<p>Teslas Supplier Industrialization team is responsible for critical component development and qualification activities at suppliers. The job involves communicating well with internal and external teams, traveling to suppliers in different regions to execute supplier industrialization, and on-the-spot critical decision making. The goal: delivering on time quantities of high quality component parts into Teslas production processes to enable extremely rapid development cycles and product launches. This role is specifically focused on supporting prototype and production builds for Optimus with the industrialization of components from metal transformation processes such as Casting, Forging, and Metal Injection Molding. This role will be supporting the designers in identifying the appropriate mass manufacturing technologies for production as well as prototype parts.</p> <ul> <li>Drive negotiation for piece price and product development to ensure that Teslas pricing meets best-landed-cost expectations as well as Supplier Industrialization standards of Best-In-Class quality </li><li>Plan, organize, direct and conduct industrialization related activities within the supply chain team, especially as it relates to rapid prototyping and Metal Injection Molding technology </li><li>Identify, develop, manage, audit, improve and correct supplier planning and execution of component manufacturing, assembly techniques, and quality control processes from the prototyping as well as advanced development phase to mass production qualification </li><li>Collaborate with Tesla Design, Quality, and Manufacturing to guide the design and product requirements </li><li>Accountable for leading, tracking and improving supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes </li><li>Guide suppliers in developing exceptionally robust processes and procedures to promote efficient and seamless production of high-quality products for both prototyping and high volume </li><li>Validate supplier corrective actions involving design and/or process changes to ensure they are robust, sustainable, and implemented for similar potential concerns across manufacturing lines and/or suppliers </li><li>Degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent experience </li><li>2+ years of experience in supporting prototyping parts development with supplier partners for Castings and Metal Injection Molding, aerospace and medical device industries preferred </li><li>Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection </li><li>Ability to define and execute a project using project management techniques </li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment with excellent team building skills in dealing with suppliers, peers and other functional areas </li><li>Strong technical writing ability and an ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner </li><li>An average of 30 - 40% travel, possibly on short notice </li></ul>